The net sales of the Aspo Group totaled EUR 67.5 million (MEUR 66.3). The operating profit for the period was EUR 2.7 million (EUR 3.5 million) and the loss before taxes was EUR 5.6 million (EUR +10.5 million). Earnings per share were EUR 0.19 (EUR 0.25). The Group's net sales for the whole year are expected to exceed EUR 140 million and earnings to reach last year's level.
Helsinki, 20 August 2003
ASPO Plc
Gustav Nyberg
CEO
Dick Blomqvist
CFO
For more information contact:
CEO Gustav Nyberg
+358 9 7595 256 or +358 40 503 6420
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